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For a “5 star hostel” there isn’t a lot included. There is not a common kitchen and the food isn’t exactly the cheapest but not overly expensive. I have never been to a hostel where fresh towels aren’t included; You have to pay $10 for...More

I stayed there for two nights. The rooms are very clean and the AC is a big plus ! The restaurant food was of good value and the common areas - pool and hammocks - are very agradable. The ladies in charge of helping with...More

I can not praise this hostel enough. I have stayed at many hostels over the years in Asia, Europe and North America. This is hands down the nicest hostel I have ever had the pleasure of staying at.
The dorms were always clean, featuring 4...More

I stayed here for a couple nights, the room was clean with an ensuite bathroom. The check in time was rather but not too bad.
They had a great restaurant with selections and they were helpful with arranging this etc.
Would stay again.

This is an awesome hostel! The room was really nice and the beds were super comfy, front desk staff were really friendly and the tours you can book through the front desk were great, they even let me borrow a pair of water shoes to...More

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I heard the shuttle was $50, but stayed in San Jose two days and took bus to backpackers. The La Fortuna Station was 2.5 hours from San Jose 7-10 station (at the corner of 7th and 10th avenue), I think it was $14 dollars... More

I heard the shuttle was $50, but stayed in San Jose two days and took bus to backpackers. The La Fortuna Station was 2.5 hours from San Jose 7-10 station (at the corner of 7th and 10th avenue), I think it was $14 dollars. Could have been less. Google terminal7-10 for the schedule. Arneal Backpackers is 100 meters west on the main road from the station.

The check-in staff do leave at ten, and after that there's really just one overnight staff member to make sure the people coming in late at night have wristbands. If you're arriving late into San Jose (or elsewhere) I'd... More

The check-in staff do leave at ten, and after that there's really just one overnight staff member to make sure the people coming in late at night have wristbands. If you're arriving late into San Jose (or elsewhere) I'd recommend overnighting there first and leaving the following morning. It's a fairly long drive anyway.